Matthew 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 28
Chapter Summary
1 Christ is bound and given over , to Pilate. 3 Judas hangs himself. 19 Pilate, admonished by his wife, 24 washes his hands. 29 Christ is crowned with thorns, 34 crucified, 50 dies, and is buried.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Mark 15:1–47
- Luke 23:1–56
- John 19:1–42
- Psalm 22
- Isaiah 53
People & Context
Bound, accused before Pilate, mocked, crucified at Golgotha; cries out and releases His spirit
The governor who questions Jesus, washes his hands, releases Barabbas, and gives Jesus over to be crucified
The one who gave Jesus over; returns the thirty pieces of silver, then goes and hangs himself
A notable prisoner whom the crowd, persuaded by the priests, asks Pilate to release instead of Jesus
Take counsel against Jesus, accuse Him, persuade the crowds, and mock Him on the cross
A man compelled by the soldiers to bear Jesus' cross on the way to Golgotha
Timeline
Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.
Matthew 27:1-10Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.
Matthew 27:11-26Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.
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